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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Brea, CA

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Highlights
- Brea has 10.1% more rainy days than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- Brea has 1.4% more Sunny Days than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brea scores 3.4% better than Rancho Santa Margarita
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CABrea, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3612443
Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 11 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 13 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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